The highest pressure attained during the slow-flow (quasi-static) technique should be ______ cm H2O
a. 25
b. 35
c. 45
d. 55
ANS: C
The slow flow for static P-V measurement uses a single breath delivered at 2 L/min until the pressure reaches 45 cm H2O.
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